Prevention of STDs A sexually transmitted disease can be defined as an infection that is transmitted during sexual contact with a person who is suffering from the infection. These diseases can also be transmitted by touching (skin-to-skin contact). Sexually transmitted diseases can prove fatal for a person. In the United States, STDs are the most [...]
What is Erection? How Does An Erection Happen? When a man reaches a critical level of excitement, nerves in the pelvis signal arteries to move blood into the penis. Nerves communicate with each other through the release of nitric oxide and chemical messengers. When the sponge-like tissue in the penis fills with blood, it results [...]
Latex Allergy - Condom Allergy Latex is a substance derived from the rubber plant and is used for manufacturing various household products like rubber bands, sole of shoes, rubber toys and balloons. Latex is also used for making condoms. Certain individuals are sensitive to the proteins present in latex and may develop allergic reaction [...]
What is Trichomoniasis? Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease. It is cause by a parasite known as Trichomoniasis vaginalis. According to estimates, around 7.4 million people in America are infected by the parasite every year. Young, sexually active females are most commonly infected. However, the disease can easily be cured. How Does one get [...]
Birth Control for Men or Male Contraception Birth control has always been a reason of concern for both men and women. While rapid strides have been made in the field of female contraception, male contraceptive methods remain much the same for past so many years. Let us look at the various choices that men have [...]
Orgasm! I’m Coming and Becoming Healthy! Orgasm can be described as a pleasurable physical reflex action of our body when the muscles that were tightened as a result of sexual arousal relax and come back to their pre-arousal state. Orgasm or climax can be a mild and sensuous feeling or it can be ecstatic and [...]
Vaginal Yeast Infection: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment An infection of the vagina, vaginal yeast infection is caused by fungus Candida albicans that lives in the vagina, mouth, skin, and digestive tract. Also known as candidiasis, the condition is associated with intense itching, irritation, and swelling. When the number of the fungus increases in the vagina, it [...]
Abdominal Fat Risks There is a nice name given to people with a round belly- Apple shaped. However, there is nothing nice about increased abdominal fat. In fact, one should be wary of it as it is a precursor to many diseases. Men are more predisposed to collect belly fat and it starts early in [...]
Urinary Incontinence Treatments Urinary incontinence can be described as a medical condition that is characterized by poor control of the bladder and is associated with an unintentional loss of urine. People who suffer from urinary incontinence are not able to prevent urine from leaking out of the urethra. It is a common problem and it [...]
